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It’s the Blues for Me | BLAC® Happy Hour with Detroit City Distillery Gin

July 8, 2021 · Updated July 8, 2021·By B.J. Strawter, Jr.

B.J. Strawter, Jr.

July 8, 2021 · Updated July 8, 2021

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It’s Happy Hour time with Jennifer from The Perfect10 Mixology for BLAC® Magazine. We’re making a simple drink you’re sure to love that includes blueberries and honey, come on now! Take those pictures and be sure to share your version with us.

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The Recipe

It’s The Blues For Me

Featuring Detroit City Distillery Gin this drink is sure to be a hit

By B.J. Strawter, Jr.
It’s The Blues For Me

Prep

5 minutes 5 minutes

Servings

1

Ingredients

  • 10 Blueberries
  • 2 tbsp Honey (fresh)
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 2 oz Gin (Detroit City Distillery)
  • 2 oz Club Soda
  • 1 Lemon Peel (garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Throw blueberries into your glass

  2. 2

    Add honey to glass

  3. 3

    Muddle honey, blueberries, and lemon juice well to get a purplish hue

  4. 4

    Add Gin

  5. 5

    Add Ice and mix with a spoon. Keep ice in the center of the spoon until the mixture is cold

  6. 6

    Top off with Club Soda

  7. 7

    Add Lemon Peel to garnish

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